Calcutta 401D

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timinmo
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Calcutta 401D

Post by timinmo » Wed Sep 05, 2018 10:31 am

I have the above reel on order. Will use for bigger swimbaits and A-rigs. Question, is there a replacement drag star available for this reel. Found drag stars for smaller sizes on Japan Tackle but does not show any for the 400 size, unless I missed it. Like the reel not the plastic drag star.

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Re: Calcutta 401D

Post by Dalleinf » Wed Sep 05, 2018 10:37 am

Are you concerned that it will break? I have 2*201d, a 301d and a 401d. Like the reels very much and havent had any issues with the drag stars. They seem quite solid. Havent seen any replacements for sale...

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Re: Calcutta 401D

Post by timinmo » Wed Sep 05, 2018 10:44 am

No I am not concerned with them breaking just would like a better looking one. If I can not find one it is not a deal breaker and I will fish it with the stock one.

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Re: Calcutta 401D

Post by egore1 » Wed Sep 26, 2018 10:12 pm

The Calcutta F series seem to use traditional drag configurations with that frame. If I understand your post correctly it sounds like you are searching for a traditional drag star conversion?

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Re: Calcutta 401D

Post by timinmo » Thu Sep 27, 2018 3:18 am

egore 1 sorry I wasn't clear. No I like the drag star outside the handle as designed, was just hoping to replace it with one more visually appealing.

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